DAILY NEWS Stream – April 11, 2026

The US and Iran agree late Tuesday, April 7, to a two-week ceasefire conditioned on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, an eleventh-hour deal reached just before US President Trump’s deadline as fighting continues in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Gulf and both sides prepare for talks in Islamabad [Pakistan] (Reuters)

Ukraine (Ureign) proposes an energy ceasefire to Russia via US intermediaries, offering reciprocal halts to strikes on energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same (The Kyiv Independent)

Ukraine (Ureign) regains 480 square kilometers in the southeast and east since late January, retaking 12 settlements (Reuters)

At the Oxford Literary Festival in the UK, Bill Tara, a natural health educator and author, interviews Dr. Sailesh Rao (vegan), a systems engineer and founder of Climate Healers, about his new book “A Guide to Planet B.” Dr. Rao explains that humanity currently operates under a profit-driven system he calls “Planet A,” which has created a linked “polycrisis” of environmental, social, and institutional failures. To address this, he proposes shifting to “Planet B,” a model focused on nourishing people, restoring ecosystems, and prioritizing well-being over profit. Central to this transition are major changes to the global food system— namely, shifting toward vegan diets, making healthy food freely accessible to all, and freeing up land now used for animal-people raising.

I’m basically saying that the polycrisis is so urgent, we need to address it so urgently, that we need to declare an emergency, a global emergency, because this crisis can kill us, extinguish humanity (Oxford Literary Festival)

A 50-year-old Tennessee [US] woman is wrongly jailed for nearly six months after an AI [artificial intelligence] facial-recognition system misidentifies her as a bank fraud suspect in North Dakota [US], leading to her arrest, extradition, and severe personal losses before evidence finally clears her (Báo Tin tức)

A cluster of restored mud palaces and a 300-year-old well at Al-Mishkat Heritage Village in Najran [Saudi Arabia] draws domestic and international tourists, where traditional architecture, rural landscapes, and community-led preservation efforts showcase the region’s cultural heritage (Arab News)

Hong Kong expands the use of smart technologies in public housing by installing door sensors, in-home fall detectors, and stair climbers to improve safety and mobility for elderly residents as the city’s population rapidly ages (South China Morning Post)

Italy becomes the first country to grant workers up to three days of paid leave annually to care for seriously ill pet-folk, formalizing a policy rooted in a landmark 2017 court ruling that recognized preventing animal-people suffering as a legal responsibility (One Green Planet)

South Korea and France launch a new bilateral program to exchange youth language assistants—placing South Korean language assistants in French secondary schools and French language assistants in South Korean classrooms— starting with one participant each in 2026 and expanding over time as part of a broader effort to deepen educational ties during the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations (The Korea Times)

Libya lifts its oil output to about 1.43 million barrels per day — the highest level in more than a decade (Báo Tin tức)

More American parents reinstall landline phones and buy screen-free devices like the landline-like Tin Can to let children stay connected without the risks of smartphones and social media, a shift driven by rising anxiety over online harm and guided by recommendations from groups like Screen Sanity for introductions to tech in stages by age (Báo Tin tức)

OECD [Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development] data for 2024 show Taiwan (Formosa) with a 60% higher education attainment rate — second only to Canada globally — alongside near-universal literacy and a steadily narrowing gender gap as women’s educational gains accelerate (Taipei Times)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam)’s National Assembly unanimously elects General Secretary Tô Lâm as state president and Politburo member Lê Minh Hưng as prime minister for the 2026–2031 term, with both leaders taking their oaths of office before lawmakers (VietnamNet)

Rubbing eyes or using hands to remove foreign objects can cause corneal abrasions and severe infections. Experts advise staying calm and using a mirror to locate the object. Blinking repeatedly lets tears flush out debris, or rinsing the eye with water or saline solution can dislodge it. In cases where objects are deeply embedded, causing intense pain or blurred vision, patients must seek immediate medical attention for professional treatment (VnExpress)

Marian University [US] researchers find toxic lead levels in fast fashion children’s shirts exceeding US federal safety limits. Used to maintain vibrant colors cheaply, these lead-based chemicals pose severe risks, including permanent brain damage, especially as toddlers often chew on sleeves and collars during daily wear (SciTech Daily)

Cardiologists warn that sugary beverages, including sodas, sweetened coffee, lemonade, sports drinks, and energy drinks, cause rapid insulin spikes and metabolic dysfunction. Regular consumption leads to obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation, significantly increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Experts urge limiting these drinks and choosing water or low-sugar alternatives to protect long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health (Eating Well)

Dense coastal fog severely restricts visibility in the islands of Kinmen [Taiwan], stranding over 1,400 airline passengers for a second consecutive day. Authorities deploy additional ferry services to alleviate the massive post-holiday travel backlog (Taipei Times)

Two powerful cyclones, Maila and Vaianu, are battering the Pacific, with Maila — now an extraordinary Category 5 storm — posing a catastrophic threat to the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, while Vaianu brings perilous conditions to Fiji. Authorities warn travelers of severe flight disruptions, destructive winds, and dangerous flash-flood risks (Radio New Zealand, Matangi Tonga)

An extreme drought grips nearly 80% of Florida [US], sharply depleting groundwater levels. The dry conditions trigger water restrictions in some areas, threaten agricultural crops, and fuel a dangerous rise in wildfires in some portions of the state (Mirage News)

Spain’s Mediterranean beaches are eroding far faster than expected, pushing towns near Barcelona to abandon costly annual sand-replenishment and instead remove seafront infrastructure so that natural dune systems can rebuild further inland — even as the country struggles to protect its coasts while relying on tourism that depends on its steadily shrinking beaches (EuroWeekly News)

Candy giant Mars is developing vegan ice cream that uses urad beans [black gram lentil] to maintain a firm, creamy texture for up to two hours at room temperature. This vegan innovation matches traditional quality while improving logistics and preventing rapid melting (VegNews)

Chef Padayal Sivakumar (vegan) revolutionizes Indian vegan cuisine in Coimbatore [Tamil Nadu, India] with his “no oil, no boil” philosophy. He crafts thousands of nutrient-dense recipes using raw ingredients, like flowers, herbs, greens, fruits, millets, and natural fats (MoneyControl)

PETA [People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals] delivers free ready-to-cook JUST Eggs vegan eggs to a Rome, Georgia [US] outlet of 24-hour restaurant chain Waffle House for customers and the establishment’s team members, while urging the Waffle House CEO to adopt vegan options nationwide in a letter. The campaign highlights animal-people welfare while promoting kinder, cholesterol-free dining alternatives (PETA)

An undercrossing for Highway 17 in California [US] slashes wildlife collisions from 77 to just one since 2023. The crossing protects mountain lion-people and other species, proving that such infrastructure can reduce crashes tremendously (Lady FreeThinker)

Ukrainian (Ureignian) troops use a logistics drone to fly a cat- and a dog-person 12 kilometers to safety from a combat zone. In the cat-individual’s case, his caregiver was a soldier who was wounded in action and hospitalized (Dev.UA)

The Oregon Donkey Sanctuary in Oregon City [Oregon, US] dispels myths by hosting public visits. With 160 volunteers, the founders showcase the gentle nature of donkey-folk, fostering human and animal-people connections through community education and hands-on interaction (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

Enlightening quote of the day: “The body is like lightning’s flash — now here, now gone. Trees flourish in spring, only to wither in autumn’s grief. Let rise and fall take their course without fear, For prosperity and decline are but dew upon the grass.” – The Venerated Zen Buddhist Enlightened Master Thiền Sư Vạn Hạnh (vegan) (Thư Viện Hoa Sen)

Previously in Parts 1 and 2 of Pamela Nance (vegetarian)’s near-death experiences, American healer Pamela shared how her first near-death experience came just before her sixth birthday, how later out-of-body experiences deepened her spiritual path, and how years later, after dying twice in one morning from a perforated ulcer, she found herself beneath the Tree of Life, reunited with her beloved Rottweiler Holly, and then carried into a lush garden with healing waters.

From out of the mist came a monk, a Buddhist monk. And he said that he was my guide in this garden where I come in my life between lives for healing and rejuvenation and also learning, particularly about animals. And we came to an area where the tree line went away, and there was just this huge, beautiful meadow, like a pastoral scene of animals — horses, cows, sheep, goats, the adults and the babies all munching grass. The babies were running around playing, and they just beckoned me. I had to run into the midst of all these animals, and I felt a kinship and a knowing — that gnosis [direct, personal revelation] that you have that you can’t describe — but it was a knowing that, OK, this is me. This is where I’m supposed to be.

But as Pamela turned back toward her guide, the meadow and the animal-people began to dissolve before her eyes, replaced by a shimmering curtain of color. She asked where they had gone — and her guide began to reveal the deeper meaning of everything she had seen.

And he explained that the valley that I went to first, between the mountain ranges with the tree and all the animals, is a halfway point where I go between the physical and the spiritual. And I had not crossed completely over to that spiritual garden because my husband had pulled me back. And he said that the pastoral scene that I had been shown was just to give me an idea of what I do when I go into the full spiritual realm. But I was not meant to stay this time. This was just to show me what awaits me on that other side.

Pamela was pulled back into her body to face surgery. Doctors determined that her ulcer had perforated and lasered the bleeding vessel. She had lost 30% of her blood volume. After days in the intensive care unit (ICU) and later in a regular hospital room, she was released on April 27th — profoundly changed.

I was going through familiar neighborhoods, but it was like I’d never seen them the way I was seeing them. I could see the energy coming from the plants and the people, and just seeing the world in a new way. We arrived home. My husband helped me from the car, but I didn’t want to go inside. And in our front yard, we have a 350-year-old oak tree. And I’ve always loved that tree. She’s a feminine energy. I call her “she.” And I often would go out and hug her. But for the first time, I could see her energy. I could see the love coming from this tree. And I ran over and just was hugging her. For I would say a year after that experience, I was ramped up. I couldn’t turn on a lamp without blowing the light bulb. If I flipped on the overhead switch, the light would blow. If we went out for an evening walk, when I walked under a streetlight, it would go out, and I’d pass on through, it would come back on. I couldn’t grocery shop any longer. If I pulled cans off the shelf, I would be shocked, almost to the point of it being painful, and sometimes seeing like a little blue arc and hearing the pop.

Pamela went on to earn a Level Four certification in healing touch and volunteered in a top-tier medical university hospital, successfully relieving post-operative pain and assisting patients in the dying process. She continues to practice energy healing to this day.

That experience opened me to just wonderful opportunities and experiences and changed me. I was not a big meat-eater prior to that NDE [near-death experience], but after I had that experience, I knew I could no longer partake of animal flesh. So I became a vegetarian. I always had a respect for the environment, but it went so much deeper after that experience. And it also gave me a connection to everything, to people, and to this love that has created us all. We’re here because we’re loved. And it’s sad to think that dogma separates us. Religious dogma instills fear. And there’s nothing that should separate us. It’s just the fear, because we’re all connected. We’re all part of this wonderful love. And that’s what we need to focus on — our similarities, not our differences.

It was so affirming that this is just — we’re in grade school here. Our true Home is on the other side. But we have a duty here. There’s a purpose we’re here. And that’s what each of us needs to find: what is our purpose, in a conscious way. You look at this beautiful planet — how can you doubt that there is a higher consciousness? This didn’t just like happen. There is an intelligent consciousness behind the design, and you just have to open yourself to that and believe it, because when you do, wonderful things happen. (Beyond with Heather Tesch)